Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Related: Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues.

Incentives 237

Incentives Technology Technology Events 237

Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2021

Anaheim, USA – July 29, 2008: people visit disneyland and walk over commemorative bricks with names in terracotta in Anaheim, USA. The post Following California’s Reopening, Visit Anaheim Confirms 55 Events in 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings. The bricks with individual names were sold for 150 USD a piece.

Advertising 246

Advertising Events Tourism Tourism 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Everyone loves to complain about air travel today. Some regional carriers are already offering signing bonuses and higher pay to avoid schedule cutbacks that could significantly impact air travel—and the competitiveness of group offerings—in so-called second-tier cities. appeared first on Smart Meetings. Cramped cabins.

Airlines 216

Airlines Marketing Marketing Manufacturing 216

The Abbi Agency

AUGUST 18, 2021

Luxury-Oriented Millennial Travelers. As the post-pandemic travel sector continues to rebound quickly, Millennial consumers are playing a key role. As the post-pandemic travel sector continues to rebound quickly, Millennial consumers are playing a key role. Spending on luxury travel by Millennials is projected to grow an 11.9

Social Media 246

Social Media Retail Sustainability Platform 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

He also worked on the opening team at Houston’s Texas Medical Center, as well as director of sales at Omni Fort Worth Hotel and director of sales and marketing at Omni Richmond Hotel in Virginia, where he was awarded Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year in 2008.

Consulting 246

Consulting Airlines Hospitality Management 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Traveling for business can be alienating and one can get engulfed with their work without appreciating the destination. Smart Meetings has compiled a list of hotels domestically and around the world famous for their innovative art installations and collections. The hotel offers over 14,000 sq. The Dolder Grand–Zurich, Germany.

Manufacturing 246

Manufacturing Panel Culture Meeting 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For meeting professionals tasked with answering questions about the security concerns when sourcing a city such as Portland, Mayor Ted Wheeler has answers. Next-level Meeting Venues. of meeting space across a total of 33 meeting rooms, boasting the 14,144-square-foot Oregon Ballroom—expanding the options of hosting east of the river.

Certification 245

Certification Planner Fashion Venue 245

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

The Show featured keynote speakers and discussions among hospitality veterans within and adjacent to the hospitality industry, covering topics such as what travelers now expect from the industry, how hoteliers can stay vigilant in the $70-billion human trafficking industry, thoughtful leadership tips from retired U.S. Navy Admiral William H.

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Training Prospect Retail 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In this new position, Oshiro focuses on the wholesale, military, groups and travel agent markets for Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head , Waikiki Malia and Hotel Renew. Defebo joined VSC in 2008 as director of sales and most recently worked as the organization’s director of sales and marketing.

Travel Agent 147

Travel Agent Hospitality Entertainment Promotion 147

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

Trends 167

Trends Meeting Planner Venue 167

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 7, 2022

“International Man of Memory” Chester Santos offers four steps to follow to help you remember the names of people you meet at an event. The answer was yes, and in 2008, Santos won the memory championship. Courtesy Chester Santos). citizens over the age of 10 that organizers bill as “an Olympiad for mental athletes.”

Meeting 98

Meeting Audience Speakers Conference 98

Endless Events

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In 2008, the financial crisis was equally huge, just without the global impact of the current pandemic. Every industry needs some sort of meeting or event to connect. You shouldn’t have any barrier to block people from attending events like travel costs or time restrictions. So we are producing something concrete.

Government 215

Government Audience Vendor Organization 215

AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The home of Lufthansa, it was constructed back in 1923 and continued operating up until 2008. This is the place we would show time travelers, to illustrate how the world and our values have changed in 100 years. What was it like to experience traveling in the twenties of the past century? Let’s find out.

Travel 20

Travel Travel Advertising Training 20

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 19, 2016

“Intel’s annual meeting was entirely virtual. ” — Steven Davidoff Solomon , New York Times, Online Shareholders’ Meetings Lower Costs, but Also Interaction. Forty years later, “group telemedia”, now known as virtual meetings, are firmly established and increasingly popular.

Meeting 81

Meeting Public Relations Online Remote 81

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Meeting professionals can relate. Many associations and other organizations have established protocols against crossing union picket lines at meetings and conventions, and Unite Here has asked that tourists and groups support its cause by not staying at hotels on strike.

Planner 130

Planner Airlines Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

She has been in event sales, travel and hospitality management for the past decade, previously holding roles such as senior vacation specialist, travel consultant and more. He is also presently diversity, equity and inclusion chair for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Global. Anthony Molino. Regis Beijing.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Hospitality Government Management 130

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The post The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Coralia Pino discussed Spain’s initiatives within the hotel industry outlining how the 2008 crisis forced hotels to look at energy efficiencies.

Sustainability 71

Sustainability Travel Travel Panel 71

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 30, 2020

The post MEETINGS 2021 to return to Christchurch appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The countdown for MEETINGS 2021 in ?tautahi MEETINGS 2021 will be held this time next year, on 30 June and 1 July 2021, at Te Pae Christchurch, the city’s new world-class convention centre.

Meeting 52

Meeting Incentives Tourism Tourism 52

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 20, 2018

Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The North American corporate travel, meetings and events industries alike all heaved a collective groan recently after receiving an email from Marriott International.

Booking 52

Booking Travel Agent Travel Travel 52

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The post First AlUla World Archaeology Summit wraps up appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. AlUla is the site of Hegra, which in 2008 was inscribed as Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The post First AlUla World Archaeology Summit wraps up appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

Government 93

Government Sponsors Platform Promotion 93

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2022

Of note is the XVII International AIDS Conference, which brought more than 22,000 attendees to Mexico City in 2008, as well as the joint 2016 Soccerex Americas Forum and 66th FIFA Congress. The meetings and events industry has taken many twists and turns over the last two years.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality Conference Venue Preparation 98

Travel Daily Media

MAY 7, 2024

The post Amy Poehler to appear at Vivid Sydney 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Her portrayal of Hilary Clinton during the 2008 Presidential Election on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) received widespread acclaim, leading up to her final season as the beloved co-anchor of ‘Weekend Update’.

Audience 84

Audience Media Management Travel 84

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The post US meetings demand to fall appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Meetings, conferences and conventions in the US in the coming months may get smaller and less lavish with airlines trimming domestic flights, amid rising travel costs rise and a slowing economy, a USA Today report said.

Meeting 40

Meeting Airlines Conference Planner 40

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 18, 2022

Add the increased cost of staffing to increased cost of food, services, and supplies, and eventually either the venue or the meeting planner is the one absorbing those costs. The meetings and events industry has taken many twists and turns over the last two years. I think my experience through COVID was different from many people.

Venue 98

Venue Proposal Certification Organization 98

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 24, 2014

The post Meeting segment strengthens for Middle East appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Middle East is the fastest growing international association meeting market in the world according to an International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) study. GIBTM opens for business.

Meeting 40

Meeting Government Tourism Tourism 40

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The post Meeting trade show targets new frontiers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Led by the 2008 theme - “New Frontiers - Optimise Returns”, the 16th IT&CMA and 11th CTW will be held at the Bangkok Convention Centre from 7 to 9 October.

Trade Show 40

Trade Show Meeting Incentives Education 40

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The post Prague conventions poised to grow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A destination where history and culture meet exceptional technology and modernism, Prague has undergone a radical change over the last two decades. The Prague Convention Bureau was founded in April 2008. billion (USD 52.37

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Social Media Transportation Promotion 52

Solimar International

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Let’s meet them: Tesia Smith – Tourism Research Intern, current Japan and Thailand Specialist at Audley Travel. Tesia interned at Solimar International in the summer of 2007 in the DC office and in 2008 in Costa Rica. Working for Solimar sparked her interest in travel and pursuing a career in the industry.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Consulting 98

Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 24, 2021

The post ITB China Special Edition 2021 announces new business procurement convention in May appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. China BT MICE is an established digital trade media publication specializing and building up expertise on MICE and Corporate Travel since 2008.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show B2B Trends Networking 52

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security’s initial implementation date was 2008, but that has been reset several times. Travel Association estimated that 83 million Americans did not have Real-ID compliant identification. Congress in 2005 to enhance the security standards required for driver’s licenses and other identification cards.

Transportation 52

Transportation Travel Travel Meeting 52

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The post TCEB launches new MICE incentives appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced new incentive programs to help organisers with confirmed events in Thailand from September to December 2008.

Incentives 40

Incentives Sustainability Media Travel 40

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The post Thailand woos India’s MICE sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Bangkok Post said the delegation will meet some 200-300 Indian companies, travel agents, trade associations, professional exhibition and convention organisers during the four-day road show.

Travel Agent 40

Travel Agent Trade Show Incentives Tourism 40

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 4, 2023

The post Aviation leaders assemble in Istanbul for IATA’s 79th AGM from 4-6 June appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This will be the second time that the AGM is hosted in Istanbul, which last hosted in 2008. In a few days, Istanbul will become the aviation capital of the world.

Airlines 52

Airlines Transportation Retail Panel 52

AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

If you’re a mid-size OTA that wants to beef up its inventory, an OTA startup with a great idea that begs for implementation, or maybe an offline travel agency on the hunt for a way to increase agents’ efficiency, the question is the same – where to source the travel data from. Expedia TAAP: booking tools for travel retail agents.

Affiliate 52

Affiliate Travel Agent Travel Travel 52

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

For meetings outside the U.S., have attendees sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) that the U.S. In 2008, a terror group attacked a hotel in Mumbai and held hostages for three days. This is one of five articles on actions you can take to make your meeting more secure. External Communications.

Communications 58

Communications Communications Social Media Registration 58

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you’re really working at trying to go back to the way things were before COVID,” he said, “you’re doing yourself an injustice, regardless of whether you’re a meeting planner or you’re running a hotel or a catering business.”. You’re going to make every meeting a hybrid meeting going forward.”. “You’re

Trends 130

Trends Banking Events Preparation 130

Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 31, 2023

The post Colorado Convention Center to continue partnership with ASM Global appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. CCC aims to be the most high-tech, user-friendly meeting and event space in the country. “We ASM Global has won the renewal of management of the Colorado Convention Center (CCC) in Denver, Colorado.

Promotion 52

Promotion Benefits Venue Hospitality 52